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January 2016

What possibilities! What amazing opportunities! There is awhole year of stuff in front of you that is all yours to do with asyou please. You have 483,840 minutes all to your discretion onhow to use. You could pop 215,040 bags of microwave popcorn.You could listen to my last sermon of 2015 15,120 times. Youcould cook 96,768 pots of 5-minute rice. It’s not just time youhave to spend. YOLI have money too. Every dollar that you earn in2016 is right now unspent. No bills have been paid, no charitygiven, nothing.

Whctt ui/i \‘Ott do wit/i a/i that iou have?

Now you may say, “What a minute Scott. All of that time isn’treally free, and most of my money is already obligated.” That mayseem true only because you have already made decisions aboutthat time and money. You may think you have rent or a mortgageto pay. If you choose to live where you are- then you do. But thechoice is still yours. You have placed a value on living indoorswhere you are now. You may think much of your time belongs toyour employer. If you want to keep working- then it does. But thechoice is yours. You have placed a value on continuing to work.

And that’s the point.

Every day, in all sorts of ways. we spend time, money and energyon what we value most. And we do not give those things to whatwe value less. You will do what you want to do. If you want tobuy food for your family then you will do things which provide forthat value. If you want time to serve in church then you will makedecisions to provide for that value. But one thing is guaranteed...you cannot do ALL of the things you think are good. We just don’thave enough time, money and/or energy to do it all. So we all say“Yes” to some things, and “No” to other things; even when all thechoices are “good.” (ConhinticI on pagc 7)

Building Community in Christ...

Sunday Services:Traditional Service: 8: 1 5 amEducation Hour: 9:45 am

Contact Information for the Church Office:Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmAddress: 1341 Woodlane Road

Eastampton, NJ 08060609-267-1841609-267-5747www.fbcmh.org

FBCMH Staff Contact Information:Senior Pastor: Scott WarrenMinistry Stall: Bill RohrerDiaconate Chair: John DembyTrustees Chair: Todd DieterlyDirectors:Small Groups: John ZeshonskiChildren’s Ministry:Youth Ministry: Jodi and Frank PunziMissions: Lynne FilliusFacilities: Frank Punzi

TCA Principal: Dawn AdamsChurch Ol’lice:OFfice Manager:

Counseling OFfice:

pastorscott (a) thcmh orghrohrer@lhcmh.org

J ohnDemhy (a veii ZOfl Mettdieterly@lbcrnh.org

johnzsr@corncast.nel609-267-1841

fpunzi Cr) lhcmh.orginissions Cr) lhcmh.org

lpunzi@fhcmh.orgdadams (cntcaschooj corn

church@ fbcmh.orgpdaniels @ lhcmliorg

609-267-1841- cxt.220

Reaching Communities for Christ...

Across the Street & Around the World

Contemporary Service: 11:00 am

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The staff at FBCMH would like to wish you and yoursa very happy and blessed New Year!

COMING EVENTS

Please note: The Church Office will be closed onFriday, January 1

o Sunday, January 3, 6:30 pm — Invitation to Prayer

o Saturday, January 9, 8:30 am — Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

o Sunday, January 10, 5:00 pm — Second Sunday Supper

o Sunday, January 17, 6:30 pm — Invitation to Prayer

o Tuesday, January 26, 12:00 pm — J.O.Y. Luncheon

o Friday, January 29- Saturday, January 30 - Women’sWonderful Weekend.

‘Twas the Light Before ChristmasThank You

On Saturday, December 1 9, our church was filled with thelaughter and giggles of more than 85 children and their

families as they came to celebrate the birth of Jesus withsongs, gifts and a play that the children themselves

presented. In total, more than 130 children receivedChristmas gifts.

Thank you, FBC family. Through your generosity of timeand gifts, you helped to make Christmas brighter and

filled with Jesus for these families.

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“Matthew 19:14

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinderthem, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”l

It was wonderful to see our kids participating in our services a couple special timesin December. On the Sunday before Christmas. they worshiped in church with (heirfamilies and then sat with Pastor Scott for a special message just to them. Then theywent out to their own Christmas Party with food. cralls and even a Christmas Starpiñata! On Christmas Eve, during one service, the kids searched like the Wise Mendid and they found candles so everyone could know the Light of the World washorn. Then they gave each person in church a candle so the Word would spread.They helped tmnish our service by leading the congregation in the great message to“Go! Tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is horn.”

In January we will continue to build up the Teain that serves our kids. There will hi’more development and educational opportunities. Everyone is welcome to learnmore about our curriculum and about generally being with the kids and helping outat our meeting on January 17 at 9:45. during the Education Hour. in the APR (theroom across from the nursery). This is a great place to ask questions, to learn aboutChildren’s’ Ministry and to become a part of the team.

In His Grip.Pastor Scott

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: Middle School F.R.E.A.K.5.! :: (Fearlessly Rejoicing E\cryday shout Knowing our Sa\ br) :: f6th_8th Grades)

Weekly meetings: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm :: Growing in Christ through the Word, :: in, Fellowship, Friends, Music and Activities :: Led by Chnssy and Mdce P nto :

: Middle School Sunday School Class 9:45 am weekly

: ible based, age appropriate discussions.............................................................

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Souled Out F.R.E.A.K.S.Fearlessly Rejoicing Everyday

About Knowing our Savior

“Ftai-lss/v Rejoicing Evendciv” i.c an experience that we,as leath’rs, have with our youth as they strive

to learn and grow toiuctrd the lies our Lord hcis planned for then,(qlh

- I 2’ ‘rid’s)

On Friday, December 18, the F.R.E.A.K.S. had their Christmas Party/Oernightcr.Thirty—live to forty youth attended. They bounced to their hearts’ content at the

Stratosphere Trampoline Park in Hainesport and then returned to the church for ailt exchange. and games, food and liin until 6:30 am Saturday.

No sleeping was allowed!!

Snow Camp Final Payment Due!Friday. January 8, campers, your linal Snow Camp payment is due.

Snow Campers Can STILL Use Your HelpWant to help a youth to attend Snow Camp!

Don’t forget to get your Snow Camp donations in!It costs $200 for a camper to attend,

but any amount will he greatly appreciated.Be sure to mark the Memo line on your check

or on the outside of your tithing envelope “Snow Camp.”

Thursday. ,January 21Leaving the church at 5:30 pmYouth lead worship at Keswick

Pastor Scott will he giving the message that evening.Bring money for snacks and your swim suits.

As 2016 begins, we look forward to what the Lord will bring about with andthrough our young people. Keep them and us in your prayers.

As always... And the Team:

To God he the Glory! Ertki T’rea.-cyFta1Q é Cct.roLe Stee7y

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Tuesday, 10 am Men’s Bible Study

Holy Spirit before Genesis and after Revelation Starts.Join us Tuesday, January 5, 2016, with Rev. Jim Sheldon

fleçtiig: There is a Bible based expression: “Iron sharpens Iron”. The men inthis study group were digging deeper into Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount,“sharpening” over the last several weeks in their understanding of Jesus’teaching. For example:

The sequencing of the topics in the I3eatitudes, verses 5:2 — 12, does notappear random, hut linked together in a logical sequence: verse 3 poor inspirit: verse 4 mourn; verse 5 meek; verse 6 I-lunger and thirst: verse 7merciful: verse 8 pure in heart: verse 9 peacemakers: verse 10 persecuted;verse II reviled and all kinds of ei1 against you thisely oti My account.

• This sequence starts at the core of a person and moves through basicaspects of life towards the quality of righteous living we need to pursue,but then puts this pursuit into perspective with the presence of an evilworld, concluding with verse 12 where we are to rejoice and he glad as theprophets of old were also persecuted before us.

Looking ahead: The Holy Spirit was before time. ministered during time,ministers in our time, will minister in the future, and will exist after time. “GetSharpened” by His ministry with us.

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The Lord has given me the opportunity to he a part of the Men’s Ministry teamcomprised of John Catlee. John Demby. Steve Ott and Craig Scheftier. There is alot of learning going on as we move forward hut we have been trusting God allthe way.2015 has come to a close after what was a successful year and we enter 2016excited about the possibilities that are ahead. Our desire is not only to have funand games (although we want that) hut more to impact men’s likes for JesusChrist. The breakfast we have each month is the starting point as we get to knoeach other and see how far that takes us.FBC not only has the call to reach our men hut also those outside oCFBC.Emmanuel “God with us” is what we sand on tbr 2016.

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(Pastor’s letter continued trom page 1)

So take some time to evaluate how you make decisions. What are thosehighest values in your mind and heart? Let God speak into your life Hisopinion on what matters most. Certainly He knows best.

God Bless You.

God At Work...

For the past six months, I have been suffering with a torn ligament, arthritis, andtwo hones that do not fIt together in my right ankle. My orthopedist prescribed anArizona Brace. and I have been using a cane lbr support. hut the pain continued.

I believe in miraculous healing. I have seen people healed in my own Ilirnily, hut]was having a hard time claiming God’s word for msclf. Like the father that askedJesus to heal his son, I hake been saying, “1 believe, help me overcome myunbelief.”

On December John Tatum asked me if I ever had my ankle prayed over. Isaid no. He suggested I ask someone to pray for my healing at the prayer servicethat evening. I didn’t do so because I was uncomfortable asking for healing formyselt On Sunday, December 27w. as I entered the church, John asked me againif I had asked anyone to pray over my ankle. When I said no. he immediatelycalled the worship team to pray for my healing. Amy Motley took the lead andheld my ankle as she prayed. My ankle immediately felt stronger and I was able toput weight on it with no pain. Afterwards, I walked away holding my cane withoutusing it for support. During the worship service, I kept twisting and turning myankle in different positions, and still had no pain. At that time, I accepted that Godhad healed my ankle. After the service, just to test it out again. I ran to the car --

without any pain.

God is awesome. I praise him l’or healing me in spite of my unbelief.By Lrrol Thomas

Do you have a testimony or God Sighting you can share? There are thosewho may be blessed and encouraged by Y2 story. What may seem

insignificant to you, may mean the world to someone else. Contact thechurch office if you would like to share your experience of

“God At Work...”.

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MISSIONS NEWS

Another Year Over—A New one Just Begun.

What a great year it was!----And we are excited already about 2016.

1 would like to tell you. as the Missions Director, 2015 was the most activeyear we have had since I stepped into this position. Here’s a list of whathappened:

Visiting Missionaries. Usually then’ are 2 or 3 missiOnafles that visit &share each year. In 2015. there were 7! Those missionaries included theHildebrands. Doyles. Vanworths. Matusiks. Clemmers. MacArthurs. andAnna Farrow. for 2016, 1 already know of 2 missionaries who are planningto come and share!

Our Short Term mission trips expanded from I to 2 trips. Both were in theManasquan area with work being done in Toms River and Barnegat. (iod putit on the hearts ot older and younger people to go: each and everyone wastouched and had fantastic stories to share. In 2016, will you he called to goon a short term trip’?

Annual Pr4jects 31 Book Bags were made. 20 Blankets were distributed tothose in need, and 23 Baskets of Blessings were made and distributed. Thishappened because. you. the congregation members. were willing to step upand help Ilnancially and/or with your hands. In 2016, we can only wait andsee how God moves your hearts.

One Time PrtIect known as the Ehola Kits project. Because ourcongregation gave more linancial support then expected. we were able toassemble 144 kits to he distributed in Airica through World Vision. Again.thank you. In 2016, the mission hoard is already discussing other potential“one time” projects. Wait & see.

The most exciting thing for 2t)16 has happened because of you.

Because of your financial support in 2015 we have made changes to our 2016support levels. Can’t really share this until aller the annual business meetingand our budget is approved. hut, we look lbrward to real blessings ahead.

Enjoy your new year.

Sundays 9:45 am

Discipleship Application ClassesI

Jake & Kathi Cohen, teaching facilitators

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“Why on Earth am I Here”,A Rick Warren DVD series with Bible study devotional and

encouraging email messages during the week.

Evelyn Cannon & Michelle Richardson, teaching facilitators“healing Damaged Emotions”,

A Charles Stanley DVD series onthe importance of prayer in our life.

. .Singled Out Small Group Gathering

Mark & Done Bartlett, ministry leaders for College! Career! WorkingAdults, engage group participants in discussion about matters ot interest

with Bible based solutions to these matters.. •• •- 4. ‘•••‘. * •.•

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Behind the Scenes withHEAVEN’S HELPING HANDS

Every year, various members ol our congregation 1111 more than 20 Board andChurch Oftlcer positions. Each of these people commit to serving the Lordand our congregation br time periods ranging from one to three years. Everyyear. some come off their term of service, as others are voted in, and somecontinue in their unfinished terms.

We extend c)ur sincere thanks to all who have and will he serving. Please prayfor all these Itithful workers: for support and strength for those continuing intheir terms, for God’s guidance and direction for those leaving their currentpositions, and for His wisdom for those who will he elected for new terms atour next Annual Meeting. May we all keep our hearts and minds open for theLord’s leading for a blessed and glorious new year.

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# CWomen

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January 29-30, 2016, is our WWW —

Women’s Wonderful Weekend! Thisovernight retreat is held right here at FirstBaptist, and begins with registration at5:00 pm Friday night and running until

) Saturday afternoon. Feel free to bringyour sleeping bag and join the pajamaparty!

Our theme this year is “Marvelous Makeover: Seeing OurselvesThrough Christ’s Eyes.” Our speaker is Flelen Baratta, Directorof Development for First Place 4 Health. Open to all ADULTwomen of First Baptist Church of Mt. Holly.

What’s included? Full program, breakfast on Saturday morning,and a light lunch. What’s NOT included? Dinner on Friday. Ifanyone is interested in having pizza for dinner Friday night, thereis a $5 charge. You MUST sign up and PAY for pizza no laterthan SUNDAY, JANUARY 17th. Please turn your money in toMarcia or Jackie ONLY, please! Thank you.

Contact Marcia Dreyer (j er€yahoo.com) or Jackie Ott(Mkjackie99 @ gmai I .com) for more information!

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College and Career/Singles and CouplesJoin the “Singled Out” Crowdb 3.

].IE Mondays, 7:00 pm, Room 207, facilitated by Anthony

t *“Singled Out” Bible Study - Sundays, 9:45 am*Afternoons at the Bartlett’s! 2 Sunday of each nionth, 1 pm.

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. ,,Opportunities to Pray

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Some from our congregation were blessed when they attended the big prayerevent that was held in Collinswood on November 20th. 2015. alone with morethan 1200 people from area churches. What a wonderful time of prayer andworship and lifting up pastors and their families. God is calling us to cometogether and pray as Christians.

Our Sunday night prayer. December 6th. was a time of praying the names ofGod and studying him as the Vine. Our Shepherd. Immanuel and the Lifter ofour I-lead.

* Each week the Sunday bulletin has a Prayer Focus Insert, to help ourcongregation pray in one accord and bring unity among the believers.

* Pray during a Sunday morning service per schedule put out byEvelyn Cannon. Pray with individuals at the altar during prayer time inSunday morning worship services.

Sunday evening prayer continues in 2016 on the first and thirdSundays of the month — January 3rd. and January 17th - at 6:30 pm. inthe sanctuary. Come join us to pray. (I Thessalonians 5:17) Praywithout ceasing

* Every second Monday before board meetings begin and while theyare going on there is opportunity to pray in the prayer room (11$) at6:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday Morning the prayer room (11$) is open from 6:30 amto 8:30 am. Room located in the back of the sanctuary to the let), sidedoor open near rear of building.

* Looking ahead to the New Year 2016, we will have a Virtual PrayerTime with 24 hours covered by each person taking a one hour block oftime to pray. Pray wherever you are as you bring in the New Year.

For more information, please contact Anita Wolvinor Michelle Richardson, co-leaders of the Prayer Ministry

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